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Radioactivity on the move 2020: Recontamination and weather-related effects in Fukushima
Greenpeace Japan’s latest extensive radiation survey has found evidence of recontamination caused by 2019’s Typhoon Hagibis and Typhoon Bualoi, which released radioactive caesium from the forested mountains of Fukushima Prefecture.
Greenpeace International3 min read -
Fukushima and the 2020 Olympics
What does it mean to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the context of an ongoing nuclear disaster, the effects of which are still being felt by Japanese citizens?
Shaun Burnie3 min read -
Greenpeace condemns Japanese government panel’s draft proposal to discharge radioactive water
This proposal poses the least financial cost to Japan but the most immediate threat to the environment and highlights the government’s complete failure to consider safer alternatives.
Greenpeace International3 min read -
J-Village still contaminated – major uncertainties over decontamination and Olympic torch route
Radioactive contamination still remains in the parking lot and the nearby forests at J-Village sports complex in Fukushima prefecture, according to Greenpeace Japan’s most recent survey.
Greenpeace International2 min read -
High-level radiation hot spots found at J-Village, starting point of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay
High-level radiation hot spots have been found at the sports complex where the 2020 Tokyo Olympic torch relays will begin.
Greenpeace International3 min read -
Fukushima tragedy: The day of black snow
"I was kicked out of my hometown for doing nothing wrong. It was heartbreaking. Now, Iitate is polluted, and some of my neighbours have died."
Sean Lee5 min read -
From Hiroshima to now, can nuclear ever be peaceful?
Japan - the only country that has come under a nuclear attack during war and suffered one of the worst nuclear accidents in history - should abandon nuclear power.
Kazue Suzuki3 min read -
Extinction and Rebellion
"One of the strengths of 1960s social rebellion was a union of art and politics. That spirit appears to be flowering again."
Rex Weyler8 min read -
Japanese government misleading UN on impact of Fukushima fallout on children, decontamination workers
Tokyo, Japan - The Japanese government is deliberately misleading United Nations human rights bodies and experts over the ongoing nuclear crisis in areas of Fukushima.
Greenpeace International3 min read -
Technical failures increase risk of contaminated Fukushima water discharge into Pacific – Greenpeace
"The decision not to develop water processing technology...was motivated by short term cost cutting not protection of the Pacific ocean environment or the health and livelihoods of communities.."
Greenpeace International3 min read